capture

[kap-cher] / ˈkæp tʃər /

NOUN

catching, forceful holding

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abduction apprehension arrest confiscation imprisonment occupation seizure taking

STRONG

acquirement acquisition appropriating appropriation bag bust catch collar commandeering drop ensnaring fall gaining grab grasping hook nab nail obtaining pinch pull securing seizing snatching sweep trapping trip winning

WEAK

hit the jackpot knock off laying hold of pick up run-in taking captive taking into custody

Antonyms

STRONGEST

letting go release

STRONG

rise

WEAK

freeing

VERB

catch and forcefully hold

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apprehend arrest catch conquer grab occupy pick up round up secure seize snatch take trap

STRONG

bag bust collar cop get hook land nab nail net overwhelm pinch prehend snare tumble

WEAK

gain control pull in put the cuffs on run-in take captive take into custody take prisoner

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forfeit free give up let go lose offer receive release surrender yield

STRONG

liberate

Example Sentences

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He filmed himself hiking up volcanoes in Mexico and captured the effects of climate change.

From BBC

And Sargeant is looking into a project to capture and package natural gas from crude pumping facilities in eastern Venezuela that could be used for national power generation while reducing carbon emissions.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Netherlands' quiet embrace of the four‑day working week has captured international attention.

From BBC

“We see strong, broad-based demand for our technology solutions and remain focused on capturing the significant opportunities we see ahead,” Cisco CFO Mark Patterson said in a release.

From MarketWatch

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